US Bridges

Interstate 5 SB over Interstate Route 580

Good

San Joaquin County, California · 10-SJ-005-0.63L · Structure no. 29 0242L

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
512 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,800
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 SB over Interstate Route 580 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 SB over Interstate Route 580 in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,987 by 2046. The structure is 512 ft (156.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesInterstate 5 SB
CrossesInterstate Route 580
Location10-SJ-005-0.63L
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates37.59701, -121.34212
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length512 ft (156.2 m)
Longest span177 ft (53.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,800 (2000)
Projected traffic29,987 by 2046
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 5 SB over Interstate Route 580 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 5 SB over Interstate Route 580 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 SB over Interstate Route 580 carry?

About 10,800 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 SB over Interstate Route 580?

The structure is 512 ft (156.2 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (53.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 SB over Interstate Route 580?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.